Seeing is Believing: Video Self-Modeling for People with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
by Tom Buggey and Woodbine House
The secret to using a simple video as a valuable teaching tool!
Video self-modelling (VSM) is a proven and effective method for teaching new or more advanced skills and behaviours to people with autism. The technique uses homemade videos (created by parents, teachers, or therapists) to demonstrate a desired behaviour. The key feature of any self-modelling video is that the person modelling the behaviour in the video is the same person watching the video. VSM allows a person with autism to see himself/herself performing the very skill he/she is trying to learn. This is accomplished through careful editing and manipulation of video footage, transforming it into a cohesive teaching tool. And the process is a lot easier than you may think!
Seeing Is Believing begins with an overview of the research and science behind VSM and insights into why it is a particularly good teaching method for people with autism and other developmental disabilities. It then explains the process of making self-modelling videos from start to finish, including how to:
- choose the behaviour/skill to teach
- conduct a task analysis
- select and use camcorders and video software
- storyboard video scenes
- plan and shoot footage
- transfer the video to a VCR, DVD, or computer
- edit and manipulate the footage
- keep track of and interpret data
These videos can teach or modify a wide variety of behaviours and skills, such as controlling tantrums, increasing the frequency and length of verbal responses, making requests, interacting with peers, and solving maths problems. Seeing Is Believing is a good companion book to Functional Behaviour Assessment for People with Autism and Stop That Seemingly Senseless Behaviour!
For further information on VSM, go to siskinvsm.org. Here you will find a blog that provides additional advice and consultation via email on VSM methods, sample videos, FAQs, and a discussion forum with professionals in the field.
2009, 125 pages
ISBN: 978-1-890627-88-1
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Table of ContentsexpandClick to collapse
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Science Behind Self-Modelling
Chapter 2: The Process: From Buying Equipment to Watching
Chapter 3: Evaluating Your Results
Chapter 4: Real-Life Applications of Self-Modelling
Chapter 5: Frequently Asked Questions
References
Glossary
Index
Videos about Seeing is Believing
- Siskin Children's Institute: Breakthroughs in Autism (YouTube video) - Shows how VSM was used to help a child with autism improve her peer interaction
Seeing is Believing: Video Self-Modeling for People with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities is designed to foster development in the areas of:
- Communication
- Resource preparation
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